These rollers from Japan are tough, well made and with care they will last for years. The soft 30 shore black rubber roller is perfect for uneven plates and woodblocks, it will pick up and lay down a thicker layer of ink than harder rollers and it is less likely to leave roller edge marks on the plate/block. The handle are robust and the rollers can be taken apart for cleaning.

As with all rollers, care should be taken to look after them. Do not let ink dry on their surface and after cleaning lightly dust with talc to stop the surface getting sticky. If you use a solvent to remove ink from the roller, ensure that you wash the solvent off with a mild detergent and water before drying and dusting with talc. Store without the roller resting on its rubber surface.